Top 15 Karabiner Alternative and Similar Softwares | Apr 2024

Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift). You can add new key remappings very easily if the ones you need are not in the existing key remapping options.

1. Microsoft keyboard layout creator

Microsoft keyboard layout creator Ever wanted to quickly and easily define your own keyboard layout for a language Microsoft doesn't support? Or define your own keyboard layout so you can quickly and easily enter your favorite symbols with a simple keystroke? Have the keyboard work on 64-bit platforms, or make use of custom locales......

2. SharpKeys

SharpKeys SharpKeys is a utility that manages a Registry key that allows Windows to remap one key to any other key. Included in the application is a list of common keyboard keys and a Type Key feature to automatically recognize most keyboard keys. It was developed in C# using .NET v2.......

3. KbdKaz 500

KbdKaz 500 KbdKaz 500 free keyboard layout. Easily enter 500 letters and symbolsEasy access to almost 800 letters and symbols in all european languages.Security - no additional programs, keyboard filters, network access, etc..Common keys layout for all language versions.Current layout versions: US, Polish, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak,......

4. Hotkeycontrol

Hotkeycontrol Hotkeycontrol is the award winning and easy to use solution for creating keyboard shortcuts for routine tasks like opening files, changing system volume, controlling display brightness, typing frequently used text, controlling active windows and recording macros.Volume and brightness level are shown smoothly on screen similar to OS X on Macbooks.......

5. KbdEdit

KbdEdit KbdEdit is a full-featured keyboard layout editor and mapper/remapper.FEATURESSPECIAL AND FUNCTION KEYS REPROGRAMMINGKbdEdit is no ordinary keyboard mapper: not only can you assign any letter or special character to any key, but with the Personal edition you can remap physical position and function of any, and we mean ANY key:......

6. xmodmap

xmodmap The xmodmap program is used to edit and display the keyboard modifier map and keymap table that are used by client applications to convert event keycodes into keysyms. It is a part of the X.Org project.......

7. TypeIt

TypeIt An easy, efficient way to type foreign characters on your PC.Why you’ll love TypeIt:- Obvious keyboard shortcuts. Just press Alt + the key that’s most similar to the character you want to type. For example, in the French keyboard, to type à, press Alt?+?A. If there are several characters based......

8. Razer Synapse

Razer Synapse Razer Synapse is unified configuration software that allows users to rebind controls or assign macros to any Razer peripherals and saves those settings automatically in the cloud.......

9. TouchCursor

TouchCursor TouchCursor lets you use the home keys as cursor keys – in all Windows programs – keeping your fingers in the best position for fast typing. Its free and open-source.What does it do? * Lets you use the home keys as cursor navigation keys. * Works with all Windows applications......

10. MapKeyboard

MapKeyboard MapKeyboard is a free program to remap your keyboard. Using MapKeyboard, you can alter any key on your keyboard to function as a different one or altogether disable it as well. This is an essential tool for laptop users and other people with keyboards whose keys differ from the standard......

11. Spark (Hotkey Manager)

Spark (Hotkey Manager) Spark is a powerful and easy shortcuts manager. With Spark you can create Hot Keys to launch applications and documents, execute AppleScripts, command iTunes, and more...You can also export and import your Hot Keys library, or save it in HTML format to print it.Spark is free, so use it without......

12. KeyTweak

KeyTweak Keytweak is a free keyboard remapper for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7. It makes use of Microsofts Scancode Map registry key to remap your keyboard.......

13. Key Manager

Key Manager Key Manager reveals the full potential of your keyboard and mouse and allows you to save time and efforts while working with your computer. Thanks to its flexible interface, you can now create various actions and execute them by pressing keys, mouse buttons and combinations of both, as well as......

14. KeyBindingsEditor

KeyBindingsEditor KeyBindingsEditor is a GUI-based editor for OS X key bindings. It allows for easy editing and supports single-action bindings (one action per keystroke), multi-action bindings (multiple actions for a keystroke) and Emacs meta binding-style multi-keystroke bindings.......

15. Ukelele

Ukelele Ukelele is a Unicode Keyboard Layout Editor for Mac OS X. It allows you to easily edit/view keyboard layouts and also convert them.......